Miss Pellin's Post
November 14th- November 22nd

Happy Veterans Day! Today we had a wonderful assembly where students and staff had the chance to honor our veterans! I want to thank Cody's grandpa and family friend, Ryan's grandpa, and Harris' dad for serving our country and being a part of our assembly! Also, thank you to Mrs. Dobson for organizing Webelos Den 8 to serve as our Color Guard.

Downers Grove Field Trip:  We will be taking a field trip to Downers Grove as part of our Social Studies unit about our city on Tuesday, November 29th.  We will go on a tour of Downers Grove and stop at various places such Pierce Downer's house.  Then we will go to the Downers Grove museum.  Next, everyone will eat at Giordano's restaurant (please send a cold lunch if your child decides not sign up for a pizza lunch).  Please send the permission slip to school with your child on Friday (11/18), if you have not already done so.  Thank you!

The end of the first trimester will be on Friday, November 18th.  

We will not have school on Wednesday, November 23rd, Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th due to Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!



The Thirteenth Week of 2016 at School:

Science: We will focus on social studies this week.  

Social Studies: We will finish the studying the history of Downers Grove.  There will be a Downers Grove history quiz on Tuesday, November 22nd.  Students will receive a study guide on Tuesday, November 15th.

Math:  We will finish unit 3, module 1 on equivalent fractions.  Then we will begin unit 3, module 2 on comparing, composing, and decomposing fractions and mixed numbers.  Students will also take a multiplication by 11 test on Wednesday, November 16th

Spelling: Students should complete 3 activities from their homework sheet and turn them in on Friday, December 2nd, which is the Friday after Thanksgiving break.  Some of activities listed cannot be turned in.   Please initial next to the activity name so that I know the activity was completed if needed.  The spelling test will also be on Friday, December 2nd. 

ELA:  We will work on the reading strategy of cause and effect. In addition, we will study main idea and detail. 

Next week, we will also be working on a writing project pertaining to Thanksgiving.  Today you will see a bare turkey coming home.  Students need to "disguise" him so the farmer lets him go!  Students should bring back their disguised turkeys on Wednesday, November 16th.  It is not necessary to buy any crafty items, just use what you have at home.  I've seen feathers, beads, googly eyes, cloth, construction paper, and just plain old crayons used.  We will complete the writing portion of this project in class.

Things to Remember:
Wednesday 11/16:  Turkey disguises are due.  There will be a multiplication by 11 test.

Tuesday 11/22: There will be a Downers Grove history quiz.  
Wednesday 11/23: No School
Thursday 11/24: Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday 11/25: No School

Tuesday 11/29: We will go on the Downers Grove field trip.
Friday 12/2: The 3 spelling activities are due and there will be a spelling test.